ISLAMABAD: In a major development in the political situation, Attorney General of Pakistan (AGP) Ashtar Ausaf Ali has tendered his resignation, citing health issues, sources said on Wednesday.
Sources privy to the matter said that Ausaf has excused himself from continuing to work as the AGP due to “bad health”. However, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif directed Ausaf to keep serving the post till the appointment of a new AGP.
Ausaf was appointed as the new Attorney General for Pakistan after Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif’s approval on May 7.
The post of attorney general fell vacant after Khalid Javed Khan resigned on April 9 following the departure of the PTI government, saying he had tried to serve the country to the best of his ability and conscience.
It may be noted that Ausaf has been suffering from some ailment for a while and had also travelled abroad for treatment.
Interestingly, the news of the AGP’s resignation came a few minutes before the Judicial Commission of Pakistan, of which he is a member, was scheduled to meet on the appointment of judges.
The JCP, which is meeting after a gap of five months, is expected to take up the permanent appointment of 13 Lahore High Court judges. –Agencies
